Honoring Christopher A. Jones, recipient of a Superintendent's Commendation Award at the 37th Annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on May 16, 2013

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Apr 23, 2013: ADOPTED

Apr 23, 2013: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

Apr 19, 2013: REFERRED TO FINANCE

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LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christopher A. Jones upon the occasion
of his designation as the recipient of a Superintendent's Commendation
Award at the 37th Annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on
May 16, 2013
WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is moved to honor
those who preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their
unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of their
duties; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Investigator Christopher A. Jones, of Troop H upon the occasion of his
designation as the recipient of a Superintendent's Commendation Award;
and
WHEREAS, A Trooper since November 28, 1994, he will receive the award
in recognition of his outstanding police work at the 37th Annual New
York State Police Superintendent's Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony,
to be held at the New York State Police Academy in Albany on Thursday,
May 16, 2013; and
WHEREAS, On August 18, 2012, Investigator Jones investigated a
complaint regarding a 15-year-old runaway from Monroe, New York; a
subpoena from the Orange County DA's Office was obtained to search the
juvenile's computer files for possible leads; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Jones was able to identify an individual who
assisted the juvenile in running away from an online chat room the juve-
nile had visited; utilizing this IP address, and with the assistance of
the FBI, the juvenile was located in the basement of a Michigan home,
being held captive in a cage and the man holding her was arrested and
charged with Rape in the First Degree with federal and New York charges
pending; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the New York State
Police, Investigator Christopher A. Jones has distinguished himself by
his exemplary achievement and outstanding performance on behalf of the
community he so faithfully and courageously serves; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated efforts of public servants, such as Investi-
gator Christopher A. Jones, who unselfishly devote their lives to the
preservation of order and the protection of others are worthy of the
full praise of this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New
York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Investigator Christopher A. Jones upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as the recipient of a Superintendent's Commendation Award at the
37th Annual New York State Police Superintendent's Commendation and
Awards Day Ceremony on May 16, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Investigator Christopher A. Jones.

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